Acts 24

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 24 of 28

1 And after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders, and a certain orator, Tertullus, who made a statement to the governor against Paul.

2 And him being called, Tertullus began to accuse, saying,

3 Obtaining much peace through you and successful achievements having come to this nation due to your forethought, both in every thing and everywhere we accept with all thankfulness, most excellent Felix.

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Chapter Summary

1 Paul, being accused, 10 answers for his life and doctrine. 24 He preaches Christ to the governor and his wife.

Key Greek Words

ὁδός the Way G3598
αἵρεσις sect G139
ἀνάστασις resurrection G386
δικαιοσύνη righteousness G1343
ἐγκράτεια self-control G1466
συνείδησις conscience G4893

People & Context

Paul

Apostle defending himself before Felix; preaches the faith in Christ to the governor

Felix

Roman governor who hears Paul, hopes for a bribe, and leaves him bound

Tertullus

Orator hired to present the Jews' accusation against Paul

Ananias

High priest who comes down with the elders to accuse Paul

Drusilla

Felix's Jewish wife, present when Paul speaks of faith in Christ

Porcius Festus

Successor who replaces Felix as governor

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